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- Sep 25
Rankings, Schmankings
By Karen Fong Donoghue “I want to play for a Top 10 school.” “I want to study at a Top 25 Business School.” “I want to be at the best...
- Sep 22
Fall 2022 Webinar - College Rugby 101
Do you (or your child) aspire to play college rugby in the U.S.? We know the college rugby landscape is confusing and embarking on the...
- Sep 3
Optimal Testing Timeline
As summer break ends and the school year begins, it’s important that students start off on the right foot. You may have already...
- Sep 3
No games = No Film. Now what?
One of the most common questions I am hearing is how to handle the fact that many players had their seasons canceled in the last few...
- Sep 1
Start Now
By Kate Forman, Rugger’s Edge Advisor It was late December when a student (a senior) told me he wanted to attend USC and play football....
- Aug 20
Rest Easy!
So, you want to be an elite athlete? What if I told you that you might be missing out on one crucial step in your development, and it...
- Aug 9
How to Make the Most of College Visits
(Photo Credit: CollegeRank.net) Summer and Fall are great times for many families to hit the road and start exploring colleges with their...
- Aug 9
“Questions from our Readers”
We thought this would be a great time to answer some common questions we receive from families just like yours. Q: When should a...
- Jul 25
Rock Your College Interview
When students hear the word “College Interview,” many immediately begin to panic and freak out. I mean, who wouldn’t? Most students have...
- Jul 16
How To Handle College Coaches
Guest post by Sean Duffy, Head Coach, University of Arizona Men’s Rugby So, you get the call, email, or a coach comes up to you. It’s a...
- Jul 2
Academic Tip of the Month – Financial Aid Applications
In many of the meetings I have with families, Financial Aid is clearly an area where many are confused about the process. Planning for...
- Jul 2
Academic Tip of the Month – College Financial Aid
Seniors & senior families should attempt to apply for financial aid as early as possible in the calendar year (I recommend completing...
- Jun 15
Service: Great for your Community & for College Applications
Why is community service important for colleges? For many colleges, the reason community service is important is less about the total...
- Jun 15
Rugby Tip: Get Mentally Tough!
Written By: Lindsey Wilson, ESPNHoopGurlz The summer schedule is hectic. You move from gym to gym, it's loud, it's crowded and it's hot....
- Jun 13
Brown University
“Brown University is a perennial “hot college,” with an overwhelming number of happy students and many more clamoring to join their...
- Jun 13
Common Application Do's & Dont's
Overwhelmed about using the Common Application to apply to your colleges this year? Let us help! Kate Forman, RE College Application...
- Jun 13
University of California, Santa Cruz
General School Information: The University of California Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) is located in the coastal city of Santa Cruz,...
- Jun 13
How to Evaluate College Rugby Programs
As you build your college list, it can be confusing to find the best-fit rugby program. Here are 3 ways to assess a program.
- Jun 13
Kutztown University
General Information Comprising four colleges – Business, Education, Liberal Arts, and Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts – Kutztown...